Despite Controversies, This Bible Translation Still Used by More Denominations

Five denominations use the King James Version the most, according to new research by Bluefield College. And if you quote Romans 15:13, Joshua 1:9, Proverbs 3:5 and Philippians 4:6, you’re among those who cite the most popular verses for 2015. Two denominations use the New International Version, and one each for the New King James Version, Kleist-Lilly New Testament, New World Translation, Common English Bible and English Standard Version.

“From the time of its publication in 1611, the King James Bible has been used to spread the gospel throughout the whole world. With the conquest of the British Empire behind it, it crossed the Atlantic to the United States,” according to Christian Assemblies International. READ MORE